Races ORP Otaki - NZ

At the latest run 6th of 8 at Trentham on December 7 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Conor O'ceirin carrying 59kg at $7.30. The run before that 5th of 16 at Riccarton Park in the G3 Churchill (Coupland's Mile) Stakes on November 13 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Kopua with 56.5kg at $32.40. Has raced well in three of four runs this time in. Drawn wide. Course winner.

At the latest run 5th of 13 at Trentham in the G1 Captain Cook Stakes on December 7 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Ladies Man carrying 59kg at $36. The race before that ran on from midfield; 4th of 16 at Riccarton Park in the G3 Churchill (Coupland's Mile) Stakes on November 13 over 1600m, 0.6 len behind Kopua with 53.5kg at $21.10. Not too bad at last start. Multiple class dropper. Course winner. Chance here for sure.

First-up 5th of 11 at Wanganui on November 23 over 1340m, slow going 2.5 len behind Debit with 53.5kg at $7.90. Second run from a spell 5th of 8 at Trentham on December 7 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Conor O'ceirin with 57kg at $6. Dual winner here. Proven third up. Big chance drawn the ace.

At the latest run 2nd of 9 at this track on November 28 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Lightning Jack carrying 58.5kg at $9.60. The race before that 7th of 12 at Tauranga Hcp on October 5 over 1600m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Mustang Valley with 54kg at $13.50. Dual winner here. Best on wet ground. Has not gone a bad race this time in.

At the latest run came from midfield; 2nd of 17 at Riccarton Park in the G3 New Zealand Cup on November 16 over 3200m, slow going 3 len behind Mehzebeen with 53kg at $3.20. The run before that 2nd of 11 at Riccarton Park in the LR Metropolitan Hcp on November 9 over 2600m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Mehzebeen carrying 53kg at $3.60. Unbeaten here in two runs. Very consistent of late. Wet tracker. Cannot be omitted.

First-up after nine months won by a neck at Trentham December 15 over 1400m defeating Knights Realm carrying 58kg at $16.80. Previously second-up 10th of 12 at Ellerslie on February 17 over 1500m, 6 len behind Rudyard carrying 55.5kg at $10.50. Multiple class riser. Has won second up. Course placed. Drops 3.5kg. Proven on dry and wet.

Finished off last campaign 11th of 13 at Te Rapa Hcp on September 27 over 1600m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Snazzytavi carrying 52.5kg at $22.70. First up last campaign 11th of 14 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on August 24 2023 over 1200m, 3 len behind Mr Hass with 57kg at $4.20. Twice trialled. Has won on dry and wet ground. Well drawn and can win this for sure.

Resuming 6th of 11 at Wanganui on November 23 over 1340m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Debit carrying 54kg at $18.40. Second-up 3rd of 9 at this track on November 28 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Lightning Jack with 54.5kg at $6.80. Placed in three of five course runs. Well drawn. Trifecta and first four chance.

At the latest run 6th of 11 at Trentham on December 15 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Field Of Gold carrying 56.5kg at $10.20. The run before that ran on from midfield and won by 1.3 len at Wanganui November 30 over 1600m defeating Scelta Di Elena carrying 57kg at $6.30. Has not gone a bad race in ages. Course placed.

Only had one start last preparation 10th of 13 at Sha Tin on March 24 over 1800m, 6 len behind The Best Peach with 58.5kg at $21. First up last campaign 10th of 14 at Sha Tin on October 22 2023 over 1800m, 3 len behind Rising From Ashes with 56kg at $29. Formerly trained in Hong Kong. New stable now. Twice trialled. Tote is your best guide.

Dual acceptor. Most recently favourite; came from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Tauherenikau December 11 over 1600m defeating Cheval De Foudre carrying 57.5kg at $2.50. Before that 2nd of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on November 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Loch In Ora with 56.5kg at $10.90. Multiple class riser. Also in R7. Drawn out here. Course proven.